Compressed Air and Fluid System Optimization

Compressed air studies reveal inefficiencies in the supply-side system - inefficiencies that can lead to unplanned expenditures. In addition to identifying inefficiencies, a Compressed Air study will also educate you on what optimal efficiency looks like and the money you can save when measures are implemented correctly. We provide study funding every five years for compressed air systems 10 hp or more.

After an ultrasonic leak survey and flow metering, the study will include results, recommended steps for improvements and cost estimates. To offset the cost of your energy improvements, your projects may be eligible for additional rebates.

With pre-approval, our study rebates may cover 100% of the study costs (below) when you repair 75% of identified leaks.*

Compressed Air Study Application (PDF)

Compressed Air Study Info Sheet (PDF)

*We are unable to control charges from your study provider which may exceed pre-approved costs for the study.

In addition to finding savings through a Compressed Air study, you can find demand-side energy efficiencies with a funded Fluid System Optimization study. A demand-side study will help you get solutions that can reduce energy waste throughout the following systems:

• Compressed air
• Pump
• Fan
• Blower
• Vacuum
• Hydraulic

Earn a Bonus Rebate for Making Improvements

Once you receive your Fluid System Optimization study report and discuss steps to prioritize your energy efficiency projects with your study provider, you can earn rebates for the study (up to 75%) and for improvements identified in the study.

As a reward for implementing energy-efficiency improvements, you can earn an additional bonus rebate of $.03/kWh saved. With your study funding and bonus rebate, you can potentially cover 100% of your study costs.*

Fluid System Optimization Study Application (PDF)

Fluid System Optimization Study Info Sheet (PDF)

*We are unable to control charges from your study provider which may exceed pre-approved costs for the study.

Once you receive your study, your account manager can help you implement improvements with savings through custom or prescriptive rebates.

For Prescriptive Projects

Follow rebate application steps and requirements on the Prescriptive Rebate Application (PDF)

For Custom Efficiency Projects

Receive pre-approval for a custom project with the help of your account manager and submit a Custom Rebate Application (PDF). 

Submit an Online Application

For either a prescriptive or custom application, you can choose to submit an online application for our process and equipment improvement rebates.

• You must be an electric business customer to qualify for preapproved study funding and rebates.
• For study funding eligibility, contact your account manager or talk to an energy advisor at 855-839-8862 for program parameters.
• For compressed air studies, we provide study funding every five years for compressed air systems sized 10 hp or larger.
• Eligible system for a Fluid System Optimization study funding includes:
  • Blower systems
  • Compressed air demand
  • Fan systems
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Pump systems
  • Vacuum systems

• Bay State Milling Case Study (PDF)
• Compressed Air Challenge (external link)
• Compressed Air and Fluid System Optimization Study Provider List (PDF)